S&G 8088

[Klaiviel]

I'm getting a change key for $15. Should be here sometime next week.

Oh you got the $15 change key too, did you get yours off Ebay as well? Man do I feel like a sucker, I just picked up a S&G 8077 with change key for $20; guess it doesn't hurt to have two in case I lose one, oh well.

[Josh K]

I'm getting a change key for $15. Should be here sometime next week.

Oh you got the $15 change key too, did you get yours off Ebay as well? Man do I feel like a sucker, I just picked up a S&G 8077 with change key for $20; guess it doesn't hurt to have two in case I lose one, oh well.

Actually I stopped by a local locksmith and he said he could order one in. I requested that they set the combination but they didn't.

[Klaiviel]

I'm getting a change key for $15. Should be here sometime next week.

Oh you got the $15 change key too, did you get yours off Ebay as well? Man do I feel like a sucker, I just picked up a S&G 8077 with change key for $20; guess it doesn't hurt to have two in case I lose one, oh well.

Actually I stopped by a local locksmith and he said he could order one in. I requested that they set the combination but they didn't.

He didn't happen to mention if the 8077 key is compatible with the 8088 did he? Both the ones I have coming are 8077 keys.

[Squelchtone]

He didn't happen to mention if the 8077 key is compatible with the 8088 did he? Both the ones I have coming are 8077 keys.

yes, it is the same key.

[Josh K]

Change key is coming tomorrow, plus I "Made an Offer" for $7.50 each for 4. $30 for four of these sounded pretty good.

These are going to make some sweet locker locks.

[MacGnG1]

ill see if they can order a change key from the lock shop near by.

[Josh K]

Change key works like a charm. Just be careful when dialing in the numbers and follow the instructions to the letter. Dial combo - open window - close shackle - dial combo to CHANGE INDEX - insert key & turn - new combo to CHANGE INDEX - release key - dial combo to OPEN INDEX - open.

If it doesn't open you have the ability to reset it if the change window is still open.

[yng_pick]

Just received mine yesterday, can't wait to play with them after setting them at the shop

Not sure if this has been posted, but saw this while googling around yesterday

http://www.wheelpost.com/Documents_PDF/ ... ctions.pdf

[datagram]

http://lockwiki.com/index.php/S%26G_8088

: ) Lots of info there, including patents, references, and pictures of what it looks like inside.

dg

[ChemicalRobot]

Excellent. Someone in the same situation as myself! Mine is set to 25-0, too. I got it for $7.50 and he was so quick to ship it that I didn't have enough time to give him the combo I wanted.

Josh K, how simple of a key is the change key? If you were to show a picture do you think it could be replicated in a DIY fashion?

[Josh K]

Excellent. Someone in the same situation as myself! Mine is set to 25-0, too. I got it for $7.50 and he was so quick to ship it that I didn't have enough time to give him the combo I wanted.

Josh K, how simple of a key is the change key? If you were to show a picture do you think it could be replicated in a DIY fashion?

I'll see if I can get a picture up. It's basically a big pin, but I would try duplicating it myself.

Also if you do order another put the combo you want in the messages box when you're paying.

[Josh K]

Here's a picture:



Like I said, glorified pin. How ever it's worth it to note that between the handle and the first little flag / sail / thing the shaft is round. The little notch where it looks like someone snipped a bit off it round I mean. Also the tip is round. The shaft itself is square.

Probably something you could duplicate on a lathe if you had time, but for $15 try to find a locksmith that carries them. Push comes to shove drop me a line and I'll order one for you and ship it.

[ChemicalRobot]

Okay cool, thanks for uploading a picture!

I actually tried to contact the seller on eBay and asked if I could buy a change key. He said he'd send me one if I purchased two more locks for $7.50 each. So, $15 for a new change key that way. Problem is, I have no use whatsoever for two more of these locks.

[Josh K]

Okay cool, thanks for uploading a picture!

I actually tried to contact the seller on eBay and asked if I could buy a change key. He said he'd send me one if I purchased two more locks for $7.50 each. So, $15 for a new change key that way. Problem is, I have no use whatsoever for two more of these locks.

I'd offer to take them off your hands but I'm tapped out at the moment.

I don't have any use for them currently but heck, cheap great locks.

And it kinda pisses me off that he offered you a change key for two. I bought five total off of him and he wouldn't let go of a change key. Maybe those are his last two?

[ChemicalRobot]

And it kinda pisses me off that he offered you a change key for two. I bought five total off of him and he wouldn't let go of a change key. Maybe those are his last two?

Well it says that he has 100 more so I don't think it is. Did you contact him about it? He seemed pretty happy to give me one if I were to purchase more locks from him. Here is what he wrote:

If you like the lock, go ahead and submit an offer to buy 2 more at $7.50 each and I'll include a change key. deal? total of $15

And yeah, I'm tapped out at the moment too. eBay is great at making me lose money when it comes to buying new locks.
Hopefully once I can afford it he will still be willing to give me the deal. Even if I don't have a use for these locks, I could probably give one away as a gift and maybe open up the other. The wiki page linked-to earlier describes where to drill to take off the back panel.